Meet the BingwaBunch - a record-breaking litter of cheetah cubs who have just turned one. The five girls and four boys are named for the numbers one through eight in Swahili: Moja, Mbili, Tatu, Nne, Tano, Sita, Saba, and Nane. Born on November 26, 2017, the eight cubs were the largest litter ever raised by a cheetah in an American Zoo. The average litter size is just three. The eight cubs, who are now almost fully grown, are known as the BingwaBunch after their adoring mother Bingwa, while their father is called Jason. Despite the daunting task of raising eight boisterous cubs, Bingwa and Jason have excelled as parents, and, along with the help of keepers at Saint Louis Zoo, they have managed to raise a healthy set of octuplets. The cubs now spend their days playing in their stunning enclosure as the lucky staff has the pleasure of witnessing their personalities emerge. Steve Bircher, Curator of Mammals, said: "We have a couple that might be bolder than others with the way they play with their enrichment or the way they chase one and other. We are starting to see these difference in personalities. Just like us, they have distinct personalities." Now, to mark their first birthday, the Saint Louis Zoo has released these stunning images, which chart the early life of this unique litter of cheetahs. ***Please note, must credit Saint Louis Zoo***. 27 Nov 2018 Pictured: The BingwaBunch the largest litter of cheetah cubs in North America Born at St Louis Zoo. Photo credit: Saint Louis Zoo / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342